Paramedics pay range in Palm Bay
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,990 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Palm Bay earn between $45,320 and $50,100.
- $42K10th
- $45K25th
- $48KMedian
- $50K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,480 | $4,123 | $23.79 |
| Median | $47,600 | $3,967 | $22.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,320 | $3,777 | $21.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,100 | $4,175 | $24.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Palm Bay vs. Florida and the U.S.
Paramedics in Palm Bay earn 22% less than the Florida average ($63,300) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | $49,480 | $47,600 | $42,130 | $61,990 | 160 |
| Florida | $63,300 | $60,140 | $44,050 | $85,390 | 6,970 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Palm Bay
On the average salary of $49,480, a single filer in Palm Bay takes home about $41,937 a year, or $3,495 a month and $1,613 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Palm Bay a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Palm Bay area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $49,480 buys what about $49,478 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Palm Bay ($49,030). A typical home costs $344,841, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Florida cities
Palm Bay ranks 16th of 17 Florida metro areas for this job; Port St. Lucie pays the most ($84,240).
- Port St. Lucie$84,240
- Miami$72,020
- Fort Myers$66,870
- Tampa$61,790
- Orlando$60,950
- Jacksonville$60,650
- Panama City$58,880
- Sarasota$58,550
- Gainesville$58,330
- Palm Bay$49,480
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Palm Bay: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Palm Bay?
$23.79 an hour on average, and $22.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Palm Bay?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Palm Bay?
About $41,937 a year ($3,495 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,480. Florida has no state income tax.
Do paramedics earn more in Palm Bay than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2043; area Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (37340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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